#376: In this episode of GT Radio, Josué, Lara, and Marc tackle a deceptively simple idea: time is both very real and completely made up. From there, the conversation unfolds into a deeply personal and geeky exploration of how people remember their lives—not by calendars or dates, but by movies, games, shows, and shared fandom moments.

The hosts reflect on how media becomes an anchor for memory, especially when traditional timelines feel unreliable. Josué shares how Police Academy is permanently tied to the day his mother died, while Lara talks about how Disney movies help her remember years and family milestones. Marc traces major chapters of his life through Assassin’s Creed, Call of Duty, and other games that marked moments of connection, change, and identity formation.

The episode also explores gaps in memory—particularly childhood years that feel blurry or inaccessible—and how geek culture can sometimes act as scaffolding to fill those gaps. The group discusses human memory’s unreliability, how trauma (both painful and joyful) “stamps” experiences into our brains, and how shared media moments can reconnect relationships, including Josué’s story of Smallville helping him reconnect with his father after years of not speaking.

Ultimately, the conversation highlights why geek culture matters: not just as entertainment, but as a framework for meaning, connection, healing, and remembering who we were at different points in our lives.

Characters / Media Mentioned:

• Police Academy
• The Lion King
• Pocahontas
• World of Warcraft (Mists of Pandaria)
• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
• Star Wars Angry Birds
• Assassin’s Creed series
• Percy Jackson
• Harry Potter
• League of Legends
• Minecraft
• Prince of Egypt
• Dracula 2000
• Captain America: The First Avenger
• Captain America: Civil War
• Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (3D release)
• Titanic (3D re-release)
• Disney+
• Who Framed Roger Rabbit
• Xbox 360
• PlayStation 5
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
• Stardew Valley
• Super Mario Odyssey
• Star Trek: Discovery
• Smallville
• WrestleMania (Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior)

Themes / Topics Discussed:

• Time Perception
• Memory and Meaning
• Grief and Remembrance
• Trauma and Emotional Imprints
• Nostalgia
• Identity Development
• Family Relationships
• Media as Emotional Anchors
• Human Memory and Its Limits
• Geek Culture as a Coping Tool

Relatable Experiences:

• Losing Track of Time and Dates
• Remembering Life Events Through Media
• Associating Games or Movies with Loved Ones
• Memory Gaps in Childhood
• Reconnecting Through Shared Interests
• Feeling Shocked by How Much Time Has Passed
• Using Nostalgia to Cope with Grief
• Apologizing for “Geeky” Ways of Explaining Feelings

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What piece of media helps you remember a specific time in your life?
Which release dates feel like personal milestones for you?